Most children have the ability to learn how to downhill ski in a matter of hours. My little brother had no experience of skiing. He took a 2 hour lesson and was going down the hill like he had 5 years of experience. Just take your child to a ski mountain and ask for lessons they usually cost 120 $.
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As with any type of endeavor, learning to snow ski varies in length of time based on the person being taught. The actual skill and ability of the teacher factors in as well, but the ability to be stable on skis can range from a couple of lessons (2-5 days) to as long as a year.
Learning to ride a horse is not something a person can pick up in a weekend. It is a gradual process that builds on skills and muscle memory as well as learning and understanding how to communicate with a horse. In this sense learning to ride a horse is a lifelong endeavor. The very basics can be learned in about 3 - 4 months but to become a competent horsewoman, a rider should plan on having ongoing lessons for several years.